Assistant Professor of Viral Immunity of Infectious Diseases

A full-time position at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine is open for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Viral Immunity of Infectious Diseases. Reporting to the Dean and Vice-Dean, Research, the appointee is expected to undertake high quality internationally leading research in the area of Immunology of alphaviruses and flaviviruses within the Respiratory and Infectious Diseases Research Programme, in line with the research strategy of the School. The appointee will obtain research funding and supervise research staff and students. The appointee is also expected to undertake teaching and educational responsibilities for the training of medical students and postgraduate research students.

Person Specification:

• MBBS/MD and/or PhD
• Relevant postdoctoral or clinical experience
• Significant experience and outstanding record of translational clinical research and teaching with a high level of scientific achievement, productivity and impact in the field of Respiratory and Infectious Diseases
• Experience in working with alphaviruses and flaviviruses would be an advantage
• Ability to supervise research staff and students
• Good communication skills and an appreciation for constructive teamwork
• Willing to participate in postgraduate and undergraduate education and training
• Experience and desire to participate in postgraduate and undergraduate education and training
• Experience of having supervised graduate students to successful completion of PhDs

Interested applicants are invited to apply to Associate Professor Yasunori Saheki, Vice-Dean, Faculty Affairs, for the above position with the following items at the link below:

• Detailed resume
• Research statement describing your significant research accomplishments and future research plans (up to 4 pages in total, excluding references)
• Teaching statement describing your teaching philosophy, current contributions, and your plans for future contributions (up to 1 page)

Apply here

The closing date for applications is 21 March 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.